A tragic event shook Walibi Belgium yesterday afternoon: A 3-year-old child died following a traffic accident in the amusement park’s parking lot.
Accident Details
Late yesterday afternoon, a tragic traffic accident occurred in the parking lot of the popular amusement park, Walibi Belgium. A 3-year-old child was struck by a car around 5:20 PM while walking across the park premises with their family. Despite immediate medical attention, the child succumbed to their injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Involved Parties and Investigation
The child's family, which includes the parents and an 11-year-old brother, is from La Bruyère in the Walloon province of Namur. The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old man from the same province, was subjected to a breathalyzer test, which returned a negative result. To determine the cause of the accident, the authorities have engaged a legal expert and a medical examiner.
Reactions and Measures
The incident has caused deep distress. Walibi Belgium, which was open until 6:00 PM on the day of the accident, has expressed its profound sympathy for the affected family in an initial statement and announced its commitment to closely cooperate with the authorities in investigating the accident.
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